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Indiana DNR urges hunters and anglers to renew licenses for 2026 season
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that fishing and hunting licenses for the 2025-26 season will expire at…
Helping Hands and Paws: Therapy animals help students succeed in school
INDIANA – Increasingly, schools across the country are incorporating therapy animals, particularly dogs, to help students feel calmer, more focused, and better prepared to learn….
IU Health physician gives tips to prepare for Daylight Saving Time
INDIANA – At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, the majority of Indiana will spring forward an hour for Daylight Saving Time, meaning the evenings…
State Rep. Chris May: Legislation providing tax cuts for working Hoosiers heads to governor
STATEHOUSE – Legislation supported by State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) to deliver tax cuts for Hoosiers is heading to the governor’s desk for consideration as…
Police Log: March 5, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 4 Incidents – March 4 Incidents – March 3 Accidents – March 4 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Indiana approves Student-Centered K-12 Accountability Model with unanimous support
INDIANA – After eight months of stakeholder feedback, the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) today unanimously approved the final K-12 accountability rule, which focuses on…
Bedford man arrested for OWI and driving while suspended after crossing center line violation
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was taken into custody early Thursday morning after a Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputy observed him allegedly driving left of center…
Sen. Koch welcomes local students to Statehouse as Senate pages
STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages. Pages spend a day at the Statehouse touring…
Lawrence and Orange County 4-H to host Youth Dining Etiquette experience
BEDFORD — Lawrence and Orange County 4-H are partnering to provide local youth with a unique professional development opportunity through a “Dining Etiquette Experience” scheduled…
USDA announces new partnerships to advance MAHA Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy. Jr., and…












